Video calls can feel tedious and repetitive, especially if you make them every day. Zoom has many tools, like virtual backgrounds, to help liven things up a bit. If that’s not enough, you can change your appearance with some fun AR facial effects.
In addition to the virtual backgrounds feature, which is available on Windows, Mac and Android, Zoom’s “Studio Effects” allow you to change the appearance of your eyebrows, facial hair and lips. The 3D effects are similar to the RA filters found on Instagram and Snapchat.
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To get started, update to the latest version of Zoom and go to a video call on your Windows 10 or Mac PC. Then click on the small arrow next to the “Stop video” button.
From the pop-up menu, select “Choose virtual background” or “Choose video filter”. Both will take you to the same place.
You are now looking at virtual backgrounds and video filters. Select “Studio Effects” in the lower right corner (can be labeled as a “Beta” feature). The first time you open Studio Effects, you will be asked to download and install additional files.
The studio effects consist of three sections: “Eyebrows”, “Mustache and beard” and “Lip color”. Select any of the effects to instantly apply it to your face.
When you select eyebrow or facial hair effects, the color options appear below. Click on one of the preloaded colors or select the color wheel to choose a custom color. You can also adjust the transparency of the effect.
If you want your facial effects to appear automatically in all meetings, check the “Apply to all future meetings” box.
When finished, click “Close”. Remember that facial effects will appear on your video in real time as you personalize them.
That’s it! You can get some wild looks with these fun facial effects that are sure to make you stand out at your next Zoom meeting.
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